Festival Awards Europe 2012

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Best Major Festival

(For events of 40,000+ capacity). The giants of the festival world playing host to the world’s biggest acts, tens of thousands of people and multiple arenas across sites that sprawl for acres. Like popup small cities, the largest festivals are a regular pilgrimage and a rite of passage for many. But which one was the best of the big daddies for you?

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Best Medium-Sized Festival

(For events of 10,000 to 39,999 capacity). Not as large as the giants, but by no means in their shadow, these colourful and diverse events provide a more boutique feel, and a more intimate experience. Many start life much smaller, but have grown to this size due to their popularity. Some will keep expanding and join the ranks of the majors, others will settle happily into their niche and stay there. Who do you think is most worthy of the prize this year?

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Best Small Festival

(For events of less than 10,000 capacity). Often quirky, due to a personal touch and grassroots appeal, the cosiness and sense of community at these festivals is second to none for many people. This award celebrates those who stick to the mantra that small is beautiful.

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Best New Festival

Once again, some excellent new events were launched this year, bravely taking on those with established reputations. Bringing a fresh take, new music and alternative audiences to the festival scene, which one have you already put in your diary for next time?

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Best Indoor Festival

Using the existing infrastructure of a town’s venues, this sector is growing thanks to no need for camping, shelter from the weather and the ability to take place at any time of the year. Sold either on a show-by-show basis, or an all encompassing wristband, they give people chance to see multiple acts in the comfort of the indoors. Which one had you ditching green fields for the concrete jungle?

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Best European Line-Up

(Shortlisted by a jury of prominent booking agents, journalists and other industry experts). Picking the right bill will make or break a festival – no mean feat when there are hundreds of others trying to better you and a decreasing pool of established acts to bid on. Whether it’s about securing the biggest names in the world, putting together special collaborations, or just knowing what the audience wants, our judges are looking for the festival which displayed the most vision when booking acts.

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Headliner Of The Year

A killer headline performance can be talked about for years to come, etched into musical history as one of those “I was there” moments. To succeed requires energy, musicianship, dedication, creativity and a fortuitous coming together of time and space. Some bill-toppers may be regulars on the festival circuit, but which one nailed it for you?

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Newcomer Of The Year

New talent is the lifeblood of the festival scene and smaller events and stages are full of fresh acts hoping to catch the ears of the masses of music-lovers, and secure their place on the road to becoming tomorrow’s headliners. This award celebrates the ones that managed to get the fans and critics to sit up and pay attention. Whose young star burned brightest for you this year?

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Anthem of the Year

The ultimate test of any song is how it’s received live – and there’s no better place than at festivals. While thousands of great records have been lapped up by millions over the summer, a few stood out as true classics, creating defining festival moments and were sung all the way back to the campsite. Which one couldn't you get out of your head?

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